Thrilling Start for Indian Men's Hockey Team at Paris Olympics

The Indian men's hockey team secured a narrow 3-2 victory against New Zealand, beginning their campaign at the Paris Olympics with an exciting win. Despite an early deficit, goals from Mandeep Singh, Vivek Sagar Prasad, and a crucial penalty stroke by skipper Harmanpreet Singh sealed the victory.

The Indian men's hockey team kicked off their Paris Olympics campaign with a thrilling 3-2 victory over New Zealand on Saturday.

New Zealand took the early lead in the eighth minute through Sam Lane's penalty corner, but India equalized in the 24th minute with a rebound goal by Mandeep Singh. Vivek Sagar Prasad gave India the lead in the third quarter, only for Simon Child to draw level for New Zealand in the 53rd minute.

However, skipper Harmanpreet Singh clinched the win for India with a crucial penalty stroke just a minute from the final whistle. India will face Argentina in their next Pool B match on Monday.